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Before you read this post, I just want to inform you that I am only asking this question to clear some things up for myself and some friends that cannot seem to come to an agreement on the topic. I/My buddies do not plan on buying a venomoid snake now, or at anytime in the future.

Now for the actual question, Do state venomous laws apply to venomoids as well? Or are venomoids no longer considered to be "dangerous"?

I believe that the laws apply to venomous species as a whole regardless of their possession of venom, but again, I am not positive and have very little to back my argument with. Any info would help.

Thank you,
Ryan

I do believe all the laws are species specific and they do not care if the animal is physically venomous or not.
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Ok, Thats what I thought but I wasn't sure. Thank you for the reply.

All the relevant laws are at the state and local level, so there MAY be some somewhere that do not apply to venomoids.

The laws here in Florida do not address the issue specifically, but specify what species (or genera) are considered venomous under the law. A monocled cobra is still Naja kaouthia without the glands, therefore it fits the legal definiton of a "venomous reptile".

I've read laws in a few states that specifically say that venomoids are still regulated as venomous so there's no argument or misunderstanding.

There are a couple of reasons for this:
1) There is no way for a wildlife officer to look at a snake and tell if it is a venomoid.
2) Venomiod snakes to not have venomoid babies, so escapes are potentially equivalent to a venomous escape.
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What goes up must come down...unless it exceeds escape velocity.

This probably belongs in the venomoid forum, but yes, venomous laws still apply.